Ever wished you could record calls without the annoying “This call is now being recorded” announcement on your Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus? Well, now you can!
The device comes with a built-in Google Dialer app. One annoying thing about the dialer is the automated message that plays when you start recording a call.
This announcement informs both parties that the call is being recorded and can be disruptive and unnecessary in certain situations.
With a few simple steps and a third-party app, you can easily disable this announcement and enjoy uninterrupted call recordings.
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What You’ll Need:
- Your Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus smartphone
- Third-party TTS (Text-to-Speech) app (TTSLexx recommended)
- Access to your phone’s settings.
Steps to Disable the Call Recording Announcement
- Install a Third-Party TTS App: Download a third-party TTS app like TTSLexx from the Google Play Store. These apps allow you to customize your phone’s text-to-speech settings.
- Disable Google Dialer Auto-Updates: To prevent future updates from undoing your changes, disable auto-updates for the Google Dialer app:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Locate the Google Dialer app.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select “Disable auto-update”.
- Set Preferred TTS Engine: Select the third-party TTS engine you installed (TTSLexx) as your preferred text-to-speech output:
- Open your phone’s Settings > Additional Settings.
- Tap on Language and input.
- Select “Text-to-speech output”.
- From the Preferred engine choose the TTSLexx app.
- Clear Google Dialer App Data: To ensure the changes take effect, clear the Google Dialer app’s data:
- Long-press the Google Dialer app icon.
- Select “App info”.
- Go to “Storage”.
- Tap “Clear all data”.
- Restart Your Phone: Restart your Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus to complete the process.
Testing Your Success:
- Make a call using the Google Dialer app.
- Start recording the call by tapping the record button.
- Check if the “This call is now being recorded” announcement is no longer played.
That’s it! You’ve successfully disabled the call recording announcement on your Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus. Now you can record calls without any distractions.
About Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus:
The Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, announced on September 21, 2023, and released on the same day, stands out as a flagship device with cutting-edge features. Crafted with precision, its 161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm dimensions and glass front and back, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, showcase a stylish and durable design.
Weighing either 199 g or 204.5 g, depending on the variant, the phone is available in Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Aurora Purple, Fushion Purple, and Camo Green colors.
Equipped with a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED display boasting 68B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 1800 nits peak brightness, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus ensures an immersive visual experience. Running on Android 13 with MIUI 14, it is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra chipset and features an octa-core CPU (2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) and Mali-G610 MC4 GPU.
With storage options ranging from 256GB/8GB RAM to 512GB/16GB RAM, using UFS 3.1 technology, the device offers ample space for storage and efficient performance. The device also boasts an impressive triple main camera setup, including a massive 200 MP wide lens, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, ensuring stunning photography capabilities.
The 16 MP wide selfie camera adds to its imaging prowess. Other notable features include a stereo speaker system, a 5000 mAh non-removable battery with 120W wired charging, and a variety of connectivity options.